Assistant Buyer: Fashion Range & Denim Support

Motel Rocks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in London seeks an Assistant Buyer to support the delivery of a commercially strong and cohesive product range. You will be responsible for managing samples, vendor coordination, and conducting detailed range reviews. Ideal candidates will have 12 years of experience in a fast-paced fashion environment and possess strong data analysis, Excel skills, and a passion for youth culture trends. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

3% employer pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Team socials and meetups

Monthly well-being activities

Tailored progression pathways

A thorough EAP scheme

Access to professional support & mentoring

Bonus scheme for all employees

Motel 50% discount

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in a BA or Junior AB role within a fast‑paced fashion environment.
• Strong product eye with genuine interest in youth culture trends and commercial buying.
• Confident communicator with strong supplier management skills.
• Good Excel skills, strong administrative accuracy and comfort interpreting trading data.
• Demonstrated experience working to tight deadlines within an agile trading environment.
• Highly organised, proactive and adaptable to change.
• Strong attention to detail with a rigorous, methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a commercially strong, on-brand product range.
• Conduct monthly deep-dive reviews on each range.
• Manage all samples including tracking and communication to suppliers.
• Coordinate sending and returning samples for e-commerce shoots.
• Maintain and update the denim development tracker.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Organizational skills

AS400

Math

Pricing

Analysis Skills

Merchandising

Microsoft Excel

Retail Math

Administrative Experience

Negotiation

Job description

A leading fashion retailer in London seeks an Assistant Buyer to support the delivery of a commercially strong and cohesive product range. You will be responsible for managing samples, vendor coordination, and conducting detailed range reviews. Ideal candidates will have 12 years of experience in a fast-paced fashion environment and possess strong data analysis, Excel skills, and a passion for youth culture trends. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and discounts.